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Originally Posted by Gayle
Therefore, I'm assuming that BBC get some sort of license from the makers of the digibox to be able to broadcast BBC.
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It doesn't quite work like that. Analog and digital are just transmission methods. The TV companies pay to have their TV channels transmitted whatever the method. Sky pay's money to ASTRA for using the satellites for their programmes. I don't know who owns the terrestrial transmitters but it doesn't matter if it is analog or digital, the TV channels pay to have its programs transmitted. It is, I think, a little different with cable because the cable companies own the network of cables etc. When you buy a satellite or terrestial digital receiver (digibox) the maker of the box gets the money. I think there is still a license to be paid by the box manufacturer to the digital standard owner.
One point I would like to make. Most people don't realise that when analog is switched your video will no longer be able to record terrestial TV. If you want to watch one channel and record another you will need two digiboxs. You also need one for every TV in your house if you watch different programs on each at the same time.